Back2Us Radio

*THIS IS A REBROADCAST* Sometimes we have to hunt for great show content; and, other times, great show content simply finds us.  This was one of those times.  Today, I will talk with the man who is creating an app that has the potential to change the landscape of podcasting as we know it.  Roger Chalfin is creating Castn to offer an entirely new podcasting interface for both listeners and podcasters. Castn will provide listeners a home page that will contain all the news from their favorite podcasts and podcasters. While listening to podcasts, users will be able to comment and leave spoiler warnings on specific moments, ask podcasters questions and participate in group chats dedicated to specific topics/episodes.  Tune in today for our exclusive interview with Roger about Castn.

Tonight is the first show of The Elle Transit with Danielle Coates and Gabrielle Claiborne.   Gabrielle Claiborne is a passionate transgender female providing social, vocational and spiritual development opportunities to the transgender community. Gabrielle founded a Transgender Support Group at First MCC and also serves on the Board of Directors and sings with the choir. She serves as Event Coordinator for The Atlanta Transgender Community Group and is a member of The Georgia T-Girls, Fourth Tuesday Atlanta Group and the HRC Federal Club. Recently nominated in Woman's Who's Who of America, Gabrielle is an entrepeneur working as a MaryKay Consultant and business owner: Claiborne Enterprises; Trans-form Custom Cleaning Services; and Prism Landscape Services. Danielle worked with governmental systems in North Carolina, retiring in 2003, and Georgia, retiring in 2013. She also served the Navy Supply Corps as assistant supply officer on a Helicopter Carrier, and commanded several Navy Reserve units. In her junior year of college, Danielle hosted a Saturday afternoon FM radio program broadcasting music and professional and collegiate football.   In 2001 she was inducted into the International Who’s Who of Public Service and in 2010 into the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives Professionals and Entrepreneurs.  Since retiring in December 2013, Danielle has served as CFO for Gabrielle Claiborne’s Trans-Form Custom Cleaning, LLC. Together, these two best friends are the newest dynamic duo on Back2Us Radio!  The Elle Transit airs the first Thursday of each month at 9pm ET.

Between Women TV Is Back With A Vengeance! June 4th, 8pm Est Join AGG On~Air Host Michelle Alexander as she talks with Between Women creators Michelle A Daniel and Christina Brown about their new plans for Between Women The Movie!   We will find out where they have been, what they have been working on and what we can expect from this ground breaking duo!   Find out how you can enter a chance to go on tour with the cast! What is #10k10?   What is #Teamcrush? #BringBetweenWomenBack Lots of surprises for this show so don't miss it!     A Gurlz Guide is a powerful collection of LBTQ writers who passionately share their hearts, spirits, personal experience and love for the community in an effort to bring love, reconciliation, healing and humor to some hard hitting topics; real people writing about real experiences. In July 2013, A Gurlz Guide On Air was launched on Back2Us Radio Network.  Give away that that which you need the most. Pull up a chair, put on your headphones, and join Michelle Alexander on Wednesdays at 8pm for a few hours of empowerment.  

  Reggie Jackson has been taking on the Atlanta Comedy Scene by storm since 2005; and, now she's here on Back2Us Radio bringing her mix of Southern Belle charm with a splash raw realness! Tune in to her live show from Atlanta each Tuesday at 7pm (or as close to 7pm as possible)...remember this is THE COMEDIAN REGGIE JACKSON and her comedy hour is simply worth the wait!!  

We have all seen the quotes and memes about friendship.  Even the Mayo Clinic published an article about the impact of healthy friendships on your life"Good friends are good for your health. Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during bad times. Friends prevent loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too" (Mayo Clinic, 2014).   Friendships are easy to create; but, like a relationship they take work to maintain.  Today, we are going to talk about our friendship over the past decade! We have had disagreements (like the time we bought furniture at IKEA but Sharon didn't want the boxes in her truck), we have had weeks where we were so upset with each other that we would only text or Instant Message but wouldn't speak; and, we have had times when the pain was so deep all we could do is simply sit beside each other without any words.  So pull up a chair, grab an iced chai tea latte, and get ready to dive inside our mind as we talk about not just our friendship over the past decade but also friendships that have really impacted us--both good and bad. 

When Sharon and I launched The Back2Us Show in March 2013, we did what any good new nerdy, geeky female brand new podcasters would do...we bought every Amazon Kindle book we could find on podcasting, spent hours studying just the right formula to make our podcast successful, enrolled in every continuing education course we could find on platform development, and of course those of you who have been with us from the beginning know that we didn't do ANY of these things but what we did find on our journey was another lesbian owned and created podcast hosted by Denise and her long time best friend Donna.  I purposely waited until after we had hit our 3 month mark of the Back2Us Show and then I began listening to their episodes.  I still remember calling Sharon and screaming "OMG I HAVE FOUND TWO MORE OF US!!"  Denise and Donna are the hosts of the longest running (now international) podcast called The Lesbian Lounge powered by MyLesbianRadio.com (http://www.mylesbianradio.com) and they were recently featured on LGBTicons (http://lgbticons.com/2014/04/02/the-lesbian-lounge-with-denise-donna/)--the hottest trending LGBT Lifestyle Blog that profiles LGBT people of significant achievement, those that have championed equality for all and individuals that have impacted positively on the lives of LGBT people.   Today, I will have the opportunity to talk one on one with Denise and discuss as we reflect on our journey of living our life passions with our best friends by our side. 

Sometimes we have to hunt for great show content; and, other times, great show content simply finds us.  This was one of those times.  Today, I will talk with the man who is creating an app that has the potential to change the landscape of podcasting as we know it.  Roger Chalfin is creating Castn to offer an entirely new podcasting interface for both listeners and podcasters. Castn will provide listeners a home page that will contain all the news from their favorite podcasts and podcasters. While listening to podcasts, users will be able to comment and leave spoiler warnings on specific moments, ask podcasters questions and participate in group chats dedicated to specific topics/episodes.  Tune in today for our exclusive interview with Roger about Castn.

  Reggie Jackson has been taking on the Atlanta Comedy Scene by storm since 2005; and, now she's here on Back2Us Radio bringing her mix of Southern Belle charm with a splash raw realness! Tune in to her live show from Atlanta each Tuesday at 7pm (or as close to 7pm as possible)...remember this is THE COMEDIAN REGGIE JACKSON and her comedy hour is simply worth the wait!!  

Soul Food Sundays with Lakara and Dj "E" is a live monthly radio show bringing you love, life, laughter, and feeding your soul with spiritual and musical nourishment.  Lakara is the host of the Brown Sugar Vibe Spoken Word & Live Music Event and the author of The Grown Woman's Guide to Greatness.  Dj "E", nominated for the Best Atlanta DJ, provides the soundtrack to the show and YOUR life. 

In general, many people find the topic of sexual assault extremely uncomfortable to discuss, but it’s imperative that we have the conversation. Given that we don’t shy away from difficult topics on The Strong Stance, we are going to tackle this issue head on. Join us as we speak to Nicole Armstead and Christa Heilman from the Network for Victim Recovery of D.C. about the resources for survivors of sexual assault and the unique experiences of those that are trans* and gender non-conforming.  

The Myths About Androgyny With Nikki Eason and Vjay.  Androgyny is a gender identity that is distinct from the sex of the body. It is not biological nor is it synonymous with sexual behavior, nor necessarily indicative of sexual preference” (Woodhill & Samuels, 2004). It attempts to defy the traditional gender roles that men and women are assigned since birth. Sex is the inherent biological difference between men and women’s reproductive organs whereas gender is learned as social, psychological, and cultural traits associated with one sex or the other (Bond, 2011). Androgyny attempts to blur the lines between traditional gender roles and to combine masculine and feminine traits in order for a person to reach an ideal state.But this basic definition must necessarily be qualified by recognizing the diverse forms of androgyny. who embodies male and female qualities but must “split” to become creative; a “fusing androgyne,” who must merge with a male or female side of the personality to become bisexual; and a “two in one” androgyne, often represented by a couple that unites in a perfect love. Tonight, on Teko's Corner, guests Nikki Eason and Vjay will join us to share their journey and to dispel some of the myths about androgyny. 

Join Michelle as talks with the founders of two women owned companies Little Pink Box and Teazled.  Little Pink Box- What do you do when your best girlfriend has a bad day? Easy answer. You make her feel better. That's exactly how Little Pink Box was born. Patty got her period and wasn't feeling her best. So Christy showed up on her doorstep bearing a box of chocolates and goodies to raise her spirits and calm her cramps. They sat down with Sarah and soon realized... women across the country could all use a monthly box of happy delivered to their door! Teazled- Their oldest daughter Nichole gave them a card from she and her siblings that she had to cross out and adjust to address BOTH her Moms. In that card~ she wrote how sorry she was that she couldn't find an appropriate card that mirrored the image of her family~ She was 17~ They joked then about having to create their own company some day so that they would have cards available that mirrored our family~ And here they are! 8 pm Est AGG On-Air     A Gurlz Guide is a powerful collection of LBTQ writers who passionately share their hearts, spirits, personal experience and love for the community in an effort to bring love, reconciliation, healing and humor to some hard hitting topics; real people writing about real experiences.  In July 2013, A Gurlz Guide On Air was launched on Back2Us Radio Network.  Give away that what you need the most. Pull up a chair, put on your headphones, and join Michelle Alexander on Wednesdays at 8pm for a few hours of empowerment. 

  Reggie Jackson has been taking on the Atlanta Comedy Scene by storm since 2005; and, now she's here on Back2Us Radio bringing her mix of Southern Belle charm with a splash raw realness! Tune in to her live show from Atlanta each Tuesday at 7pm (or as close to 7pm as possible)...remember this is THE COMEDIAN REGGIE JACKSON and her comedy hour is simply worth the wait!!  

Back2Us Radio Presents...Fitness for the Soul: Guided Meditations and More with Kelly Lynn Prime, Psychic Medium, Energy Healer and Soul Fitness Coach…Welcome to your weekly inner workout. Many people claim that meditation is impossible for them. Fitness for the Soul with Kelly Lynn Prime, is here to show you how simple it can be. Fitness for the Soul is a weekly radio show that will not only provide you with an easy to follow, guided meditation, but it will also teach you the reasons why an inner workout is just as important, if not even MORE important that a physical workout. This episode has Nutritionist Anetta Pool as a guest discussing food and energy. Join Kelly on Saturdays at 11 am to learn more about all things related to developing a meditative practice, a variety of topics related to your energetic anatomy, and intuitive guidance to assist you throughout your week. Tune in to become attuned to the God/Goddess within YOU.

As a parent of a daughter with Schizoaffective Disorder, a son with speech/language delays, a partner with MS, and a father in the later stages of Alzheimer's not to mention I am dealing with CIDP, I can say that I have experienced caregiver burnout.   According to WebMd, Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude -- from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Burnout can occur when caregivers don't get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they are able -- either physically or financially. Caregivers who are "burned out" may experience fatigue, stress, anxiety, and depression. Many caregivers also feel guilty if they spend time on themselves rather than on their ill or elderly loved ones. Today, LAPC Song James and acclaimed autor Marion D. Cohen will join me to talk about the very real challenges that caregivers face but no one wants to talk about.   Marion Deutsche Cohen is the author of 23 books, prose and poetry. Besides the two well spouse memoirs, two most recent ones are CROSSING THE EQUAL SIGN, poetry about the experience of and her passion for math (from Plain View Press, TX) and PARABLES FOR A RAINY DAY (poetry chapbook from Green Fuse Press. She is well known in certain communities for her writings on bereaved parenthood, well-spouse-hood, and math. She teaches math and writing at Arcadia University (the old Beaver) in Glenside PA, where she has developed the course, Mathematics in Literature. Marion's latest spouse memoir: http://www.amazon.com/Still-End-Memoir-Nursing-Home-ebook/product-reviews/B00FEX2V9Q/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1   Link to a wonderful article on caregiver burnout: http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/thepulse/item/66876-caring-for-caregivers-when-their-lives-feel-a-bit-like-war-?linktype=dst_share